SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 17
135
401955-12
–
Remove filler plug
8
with the O-ring, and fill up with engine
oil.
Engine oil 1.20 l
(1.27 qt.)
Engine oil
(SAE 10W/50)
( p. 157)
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil will result
in premature wear of the engine.
– Mount and tighten the filler plug together with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
– Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and check it for leaks.
Finishing work
(Factory Edition)
– Install the engine guard. ( p. 57)
– Check the engine oil level. ( p. 132)
17.4 Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil will result in premature wear of the engine.
401955-10
–
Remove filler plug
1
with the O-ring.
– Add the same engine oil used when the last oil change was
carried out.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 157)
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix
different types of engine oil.
KTM recommends changing the engine oil where neces-
sary.
– Mount and tighten the filler plug together with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
– Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.